{"id":90,"date":"2026-02-14T18:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prauventures.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-02-14T18:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:24:15","slug":"unlock-growth-in-the-uae-food-market-route-to-market-rtm-and-strategy-plans-for-food-manufacturers-and-distributors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prauventures.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/unlock-growth-in-the-uae-food-market-route-to-market-rtm-and-strategy-plans-for-food-manufacturers-and-distributors\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock Growth in the UAE Food Market: Route-to-Market (RTM) and Strategy Plans for Food Manufacturers and Distributors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"ember2932\">The United Arab Emirates have a second largest food service sector in GCC countries, this sector offers various cuisines coming from more than 200 different nationalities, award winning chefs, restaurant groups, fine dining restaurants, cafes, and street food. The UAE food service market is divided by structure into independent restaurants and chained restaurants and by type to full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, quick service restaurants (QSR), caf\u00e9s and bars, as well as street stalls and kiosks. According to Euromonitor, full services restaurants have the largest share of the total sector sales with a sales value of $6.78 billion followed by cafes and bars with a sales value of $2.75 billion, in 2021 the total sales was more than $12 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ember2933\">This Foodservice Market is expected to reach USD 23.21 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 17.84% to reach USD 52.76 billion by 2030. In the absence of official federal data on the number of food service establishments, post has based food service establishment numbers on information gathered from trade sources, contacts, and the Dubai government. In 2022, the number of food service establishments in the UAE based on industry estimates reached 30 thousand outlets with over 60 percent located in the Emirate of Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D4D12AQEC1sVcfmHnPg\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B4DZUJeQKUHYAU-\/0\/1739620680972?e=1772668800&amp;v=beta&amp;t=6mjKfk8Kc6IeQcurf1xWYNFW895eA2fuoTRRbkrqxiI\" alt=\"Article content\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Count of total HORECA establishments according to their channels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ember2937\">The UAE\u2019s food services sector is a goldmine of opportunities, but navigating its competitive landscape requires a well-crafted strategy and a seamless Route-to-Market (RTM) plan. As a food manufacturer or distributor, reaching the right customers\u2014whether they are high-end restaurants, hotels, or retail chains\u2014can be challenging without a tailored approach. That\u2019s where we come in. Our expertise lies in designing customized RTM plans and strategic roadmaps that align with your business goals, ensuring your products reach the right shelves, kitchens, and tables across the UAE. From identifying key distribution channels to optimizing supply chains and leveraging market trends, we help you unlock growth and achieve lasting success in this vibrant market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ember2938\">Let us partner with you to turn challenges into opportunities and drive your business forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates have a second largest food service sector in GCC countries, this sector offers various cuisines coming from more than 200 different nationalities, award winning chefs, restaurant groups, fine dining restaurants, cafes, and street food. 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